USports mens’ hockey teams still trying to navigate what NCAA ruling means to them [Video]

When University of Calgary Dinosaur goaltender Carl Tetachuk wrapped up his WHL career with the Lethbridge Hurricanes, he only had a couple of choices.

One was to try to land a pro contract. The other was to take the USports route and make the jump to university hockey.

Tetachuk decided to join the Dinos.

Now, thanks to a recent NCAA ruling, the 23-year-old has an appealing third option with NCAA on the prestigious U.S. college circuit.

Starting August 1, 2025, Canadian major junior hockey players will be eligible to participate in the 2025-26 college hockey season.

Tetachuk says if an offer came along he’d have to consider it.

“I’m happy with our team,” Tetachuk said. “I’m happy with the group we have and obviously a great coach (Mark Howell). But if the opportunity came (from the NCAA), I (have some) thinking to do about it.”